Q:
How did you come up with the
idea of doing a Brooks & Dunn Tribute show?

RONNIE:
“This project is fueled by a tremendous love and respect for the music. I’ve
been a big fan of Brooks & Dunn since day one, and I’ve been singing most
of this material for years…I’m extremely flattered when folks tell me I
sound like Ronnie Dunn, because he’s one of the best vocalists in Country
Music history. I’ve been out on the town and people yell ‘Ronnie!’ and I
turn around, (‘cause that really is my name), and they’ll tap their buddy on
the shoulder and say ‘See, I told you it was Ronnie Dunn!’ But lightning
really struck me when I saw the ‘Honky Tonk Truth’ video, and Dale Earnhardt
was impersonating Kix. I thought to myself, all I need to do is find somebody
who looks like Dale and sings like Kix and I could do this! Then I met Joey a
few years ago and the rest is history.”

Q:
What’s
the hardest part of pulling this act off?

RONNIE:
“The voice. Sounding like someone is one thing, but actually delivering these
songs with the heart and soul that Ronnie Dunn puts into every line is a real
challenge. And not just singing, but my speaking voice too, because I want to
stay in character when I talk to the audience between songs.”

Q:
Okay,
what’s the easiest part of pulling this off?

RONNIE:
“The response we get from the public, fans, and just about everybody is SO
positive that it really fires us up. People love Brooks & Dunn, and those
same people really seem to enjoy what we’re doing, so it’s usually a
slam-dunk.

Q:
What’s
your favorite all-time Brooks & Dunn song?

RONNIE:
“Obviously you’re talking to a hard-core fan here, so that’s a tough
call…but I have a special love for “Born & Raised In Black &
White” from the ‘If You See Her’ album. It’s one of the only times Kix &
Ronnie have shared lead vocals on a true duet, the music is very powerful and
the lyrics tell a great story.”

Q:
Any
last words?

RONNIE:
“I want to dedicate this project to my Mom…she would have loved this. She
would always come out to the honky tonks to hear me sing and she’d yell
“Brooks & Dunn! Sing ‘Hard Workin’ Man’!” That was her favorite
Brooks & Dunn song, and now when I sing it I look up to heaven and know
she’s listening to us.”